HMS Excellent, Naval training establishment on Whale Island, Portsmouth, England
HMS Excellent encompasses 32 hectares of specialized military facilities dedicated to advanced naval training, including gunnery instruction and maritime warfare education.
The naval base started as a training ship in 1830 under Commander George Smith before relocating to Whale Island in 1885 for permanent shore operations.
During Queen Victoria's funeral in 1901, sailors from HMS Excellent stepped in to pull her coffin when horses failed, receiving the Victoria Medal.
The Maritime Warfare School within HMS Excellent provides comprehensive training programs for naval personnel, incorporating modern tactical simulation and defensive strategies.
The establishment maintains the Defence Diving School, developing specialized underwater operation skills for military personnel across different service branches.
Website: https://royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/bases-and-stations/training-establishments/hms-excellent
GPS coordinates: 50.81917,-1.09681
Latest update: July 27, 2025 12:17
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